Free living healthy program
The Living Healthy program is a six-week workshop that meets 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at First Baptist Church of Bronson through May 30. Discover new skills for living better with ongoing health conditions like: arthritis, heart disease, depression, diabetes, cancer, bronchitis, asthma and more. You'll also learn to: manage symptoms, use your medication effectively, exercise, handle difficult emotions, solve problems, relax, communicate better about your health with doctors, family and friends.
The workshop is limited to 16 people. Pre-registration is required by calling Juanita at 352-339-0747 or Swain at 352-304-9477.

Thursday

Cattlemen, landowners meet
The Levy County Cattlemen and Landowners Association gathers for its spring meeting at 7 p.m. at Don Quincey's home on the Suwannee River.
Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend. For more information, call the Levy County Extension Office at 352-486-5131 or the secretary-treasurer, Bill Bennett, at 352-528-3119.

Friday

Care Giver's Retreat
A Care Giver’s Retreat, available to all caregivers. is at the First Baptist Church of Chiefland, 511 N Young Blvd, Chiefland, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is open to all care givers.
Guest speakers will provide information on topics of interest to care givers, including: choices and resources for care givers, recognizing symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, care giver depression and seeking placement for your loved one.

CF Levy Center hosts Night Out
The College of Central Florida Levy Center is sponsoring Chiefland Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m.
The free event will be held at the Trailhead Depot office of the Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce, 23 S.E. Second Ave., Chiefland. The event brings families together with local agencies to learn about safety while having fun. There will be games and prizes for children under 16.
For more information about the event, contact Kat Davis at 352-493-9533 or davisk@cf.edu. To learn more about CF, visit www.CF.edu.

Chiefland Chamber meeting
The Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce meets at noon at Haven Hospice, 311 N.E. 9th St., Chiefland. Lunch will be sponsored by Pinnacle Home Care. The speaker will be Annette Long who will present information on water issues we are facing. Space is limited, please reserve a seat by calling the Chamber office at 352-493-1849, or email chieflandchamber@bellsouth.net.

Friday — Saturday

Boxes of books for sale
The Friends of Dunnellon Library are having a book sale in the library meeting room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
The library is located at 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon. All sales benefit the Dunnellon Public Library
Prices are: hardbacks, 50 cents and stuff a bag for $2.

Saturday — Sunday

Celebrate Pioneer Days
The 36th Annual Pioneer Days Festival in High Springs is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at James Paul Park, behind City Hall. The festival will feature handmade crafts, original art work, a Heritage Village, a Kids Korral, Shootout reenactments, great festival food and many other features that visitors have come to expect and enjoy
The first Pioneer Days Parade is at 10 a.m. Saturday and at 1 p.m. Saturday there will be a Little Pioneers Costume Contest on the stage at Heritage Village.
Heritage Village is going to have many new features this year. The ladies from Sally’s Sensibles of High Springs will be holding old time games for the children. Demonstrations of old time ways of preparing food, blacksmithing, weaving and more will be given. There will also be storytelling and many more new features at this year’s Heritage Village.
There will be entertainment throughout both days by local musicians, street acting by the youth from Santa Fe High School, dance and gymnastic programs, an antique tractor and farm equipment display and much more. And don’t miss the plant and flower vendors, another new feature this year.

Barbecue dinner helps vets
The District 7 Military Order of the Cootie will be hosting a barbecue pork dinner with sides at the VFW Post in Chiefland on U.S. Highway 19 South, beginning at 1 p.m. Diners can eat in or take out. The Military Order of the Cootie is the Honor Degree of the VFW and supports the VA hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and the VFW National Home and veterans in local nursing homes.

Spaghetti supper helps feed hungry
The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church will serve a spaghetti supper at 6:30. Once again, the only cost is a bag of groceries for the food shelf or a love donation if desired. All are welcome. All food and funds are used for the food shelf or to assist people with financial difficulties. If you have questions or if you are coming with a group larger than six, call 352-949-3607.

May 4
Grief, loss support group meets
Haven Hospice is hosting a Grief and Loss Support Group at the Haven Hospice location at 311 N.E. 9th St. The group will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, please call 352-493-2333.

May 5
Memorial ride benefits Haven
A 100-mile Memorial Ride for Jane Rocks will begin at 11 a.m. at Custom Accessories on U.S. Highway 19, about 3.5 miles north of Chiefland Walmart. The ride ends at the Brick Grill in Old Town.
Donations are appreciated and all proceeds will be donated to Haven Hospice. Sponsors of the motorcycle ride are Kubots, Custom Accessories, Brick Grill, Swamp Printing and the Chiefland Citizen.

May 12

Zuckefest celebrates prolific squash
The 28th Annual Zuckefest — a celebration of zucchini cooked and baked every way imaginable — will be at the Windsor Volunteer Fire Station, 1401 S.E. County Road 234, Gainesville. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be rides, a magic show, beauty pageant and family activities, as well as arts and crafts booths.
All proceeds go to the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department.

May 24
Bronson homemakers annual bingo
The Bronson Home and Community Educators club will host its annual bingo from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Levy County Extension Center. The cost is $5 for two cards and $1 for two additional cards.
The club will provide drinks and dessert and there wil be prizes. For more information, call Dee Olsen at 486-2319.

June 2
Chiefland Watermelon Festival, bike ride
The Chiefland Woman’s Club is hosting the 58th Annual Chiefland Watermelon Festival in historic downtown Chiefland and partnering with the Suwannee Valley Rotary Club's 1st Tour De Melon. The Tour De Melon is a cycling event for cyclists of all ages on the Greenway Trail and local roadways.
The Watermelon Festival will include a parade, watermelon pageants for all ages, watermelon contest, family fun, fanfare, arts, crafts, food and much more.
For more information visit: www.chieflandwomansclub.org and www.tourdemelon.com

June 9

Classic car show
The 4th Annual Chiefland Flea Market Classic Car Show holds registration from 9 a.m. to noon with awards presented at 2 p.m. at the flea market on North Young Boulevard. The show donates a portion of the proceeds to local veterans' organizations.
The annual event is sponsored by Tri-County Cruising for Grins Club and the Chiefland Flea Market.
The event draws vehicles from through the state and region with classics and late models for car lovers to oogle. Music will be provided by DJ Jeff. There will be food, drink and arts and craft vendors. Door prizes will be awarded.
Entry fee is $15 until May 27, then $20 the day of the show.
For more information, contact Ron Tucker at 352-493-7846 or phillips 1311@bellsouth.net.
The group's other shows are the Veterans Day show on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the flea market and the Festival of Lights show at Fort Fanning Park on Saturday, Dec. 8.

ONGOING

Sons of Confederate Veterans
Anyone with an interest in Southern heritage or learn the history of the South and the Civil War can join the Sons of Confederate Veterans at their meetings on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6p.m. At Cypress Inn, Cross City.
For more information, call 352-542-9107.

Sen. Oelrich staff office hours in Bronson
Legislative staff from the office of state Sen. Steve Oelrich (R-Gainesville) will be on hand the first Wednesday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Levy County Commission Chamber at the courthouse in Bronson. Persons interested in meeting with staff may set an appointment time by calling 352-375-3555 or walk-ins are welcomed.

Lions Club meeting
The Chiefland Lions Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Deke’s Steak House in Chiefland. For more information, call 352-463-6440.

Classic Cars at Taco Bell
The Tri-County Cruisin' For Grins Club meets to show off their classic vehicles from 6:30-8 p.m. on Fridays at Taco Bell on North Young Boulevard, Chiefland. Just show up to show your car and have a good time.

CK Keyhole Gallery
The Cedar Key Keyhole, 457 2nd Street (across from the Library) in Cedar Key, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and maintains a display of many works by more than 20 contributors to its artists’ cooperative. These works include paintings (oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolors), metal works, stained glass, jewelry, fiber arts, leatherwork, pottery and woodworking, among others. For more information, call The Keyhole at 352-543-5801.

Nature Coast Conservancy
Florida's Nature Coast Conservancy board of directors meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Laboratory in Cedar Key at 3 p.m. Members and others interested in this land trust are welcome.

Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club on 56th Street is hosting bingo on Thursdays. Doors open at 6 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. There will be homemade pies and cakes, plus a $100 jackpot.
The Thrift Shop at the Yankeetown-Inglis Woman’s Club has been a staple in the community since 1966. Stocked solely by donations from club members and the community, the Thrift Shop is one of the finest in Levy, Citrus and Marion Counties.
The shop is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and staffed by volunteers.
For the month of February, all men's, infant and children’s clothes will be BOGO (buy one get one free). As a way to thank those who have served our country, a 10 percent discount is offered to all veterans (with ID) on their total purchase. For questions or information call 352-447-2057. Proceeds go to scholarships for students who have attended Yankeetown School. Bring a school supply and receive an early bird special. There's an adequate supply of paper and pencils, so what's needed are one-inch binders and backpacks. For more information, call 352-447-2057 or email yiwamansclub@gmail.com.

Walking club
Every Tuesday and Thursday there is a Walking Club at 7:30 a.m. behind the Chiefland Middle School at the Delma Locke Park. Everyone is welcome, especially beginners. For more information, contact Swain Strickland at the Levy County Health Department at 352-486-5300.

Operation PETSNIP
A non-profit, spay/neuter clinic is now available to Levy County cats ($40) and dogs ($60). For more information, call 352-376-6647.

Alanon meeting
Alanon meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Chiefland Methodist Church, North Main Street. For more information, call 1-800-851-1795.

Guardian ad Litem seeks volunteers
Be a powerful voice in a child’s life. Advocate in the court system for children who have been taken away for neglect and abuse. No special background is needed, staff and legal support provided. For more information, call 352-463-3135.

American Legion Post 383
American Legion Post 383 in Old Town has karaoke every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Monthly meetings are at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month.

TOPS meeting
The Chiefland TOPS group meets from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at St. Albans Church, U.S. Highway 19, north of Chiefland. Both sexes are welcome. For information, call 352-463-9111.

Ombudsman program seeking volunteers
Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. Special training and certification is provided. For information, call 888-831-0404 or go to ombudsman.myflorida.com.

AMVETS Post No. 88 meetings
AMVETS Post 88 meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The Sons of AMVETS meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Auxiliary meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The meetings are at the post home.

Busy Bees
Busy Bees meet at Old Town United Methodist Church on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 1-3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. There will be crafting, quilting, crocheting, knitting and all kinds of needle and handwork. There are different materials to share if you would like to learn. Busy Bees donates hats, lap robes and other items made to organizations and those in need. Novices are welcome, as well as, experienced crafters. Bring your crafts, needles, yarn, patterns, ideas and questions. Open to all, no age or gender restrictions. For more information, contact Gaile at 352-542-7963, Nancy at 352-542-2201 or Frances at 352-542-0543.

Dixie Horseman Association
The Dixie Horseman Association wants to remind all members and potential members that the Club Roping and Game Days are always on the third Friday and Saturday of each month. Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m. and the roping starts at 8 p.m. This is a Round Robin format with a ropers cap of No. 5. Cash payouts are awarded. The arena is on the Airport Road in Cross City. All ropers and riders must be club members. Memberships are available at all events. All scheduled events are subject to fair weather. For more information, call Lil’ John Driggers, Shirley Jean Davis, Cindy Chewning, Karen Wright, Jeff Watson, Terri Cason or Charles Allen.